Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday of the year. Yes, I am a true foodie at heart, but that's not the only reason why I love Thanksgiving. (Really, it's not!) To me, everything about the day provides a sense of comfort. Stuffing your face and eating until you're … [Read more...]

The kids and I are counting down the days until the movie The Good Dinosaur opens on November 25th. Have you seen the movie trailer yet? We're currently obsessed with all things dinosaur, especially books! Check out some of the kids' favorite dinosaur books below that we've … [Read more...]

One night while browsing on Instagram, I spotted the book Poems for the Smart, Spunky, and Sensational Black Girl and my daughter happened to be sitting next to me. She saw the picture and said, "Mommy, what's that?" When I told her it was a book she said, "I want to read it." … [Read more...]

One thing I've learned on my read aloud journey with the kids is to never underestimate the effect a children’s picture books can have on me. I firmly believe children's books teach some very valuable life lessons for both children and adults. I think picture books are made for … [Read more...]

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